
I. What qualifications must an export water tank agency service provider possess?
Choose professional water tanksExport agentFocus on the following qualifications:
- Qualifications of international freight agentsHold the International Freight Forwarding Enterprise Filing Form issued by the Ministry of Commerce
- Special equipment operation qualificationFor pressure vessel water tanks, possess the Special Equipment Production License,
- Industry Certification:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
- China Entry-ExitInspection of vaccinesAssociation membership qualification
- Success caseRequire export customs clearance records for water tank products from the past 3 years
II. What are the differences in water tank certification requirements across different countries?
2025 main export market certification requirements:
- The European marketCE certification (including PED Pressure Equipment Directive), material RoHS test report
- North American market:
- United States: UL certification + ASME certification (pressure vessels)
- Canada: CSA certification + CRN registration
- The Middle East RegionSASO certification (material certificates required)
- The Australian MarketWaterMark certification (AS/NZS 4020 standard)
III. How to avoid damage during water tank transportation?
Based on 20 years of practical experience, the following measures are recommended:
- Packaging Requirements:
- Stainless steel water tanks must be secured with anti-vibration film + wooden frames
- Fiberglass water tanks must not be stacked and require special pallets
- Transportation Method:
- 40HQ container loading should be controlled at 85% capacity
- Oversized water tanks should use flat racks + lashing reinforcement
- Insurance termsMust insure under Institute Cargo Clauses (A)
IV. How to control tariff costs for water tank exports?
2025 latest tariff optimization plan:
- Accurate HS code classification:
- Ordinary water storage tanks: 7310.29.00 (stainless steel products)
- Pressure vessels: 8419.89.00 (requires separate declaration)
- Utilization of free trade agreements:
- Use FORM E certificate for ASEAN exports
- RCEP member states apply cumulative rules of origin
- Valuation preparationPrepare raw material purchase invoices + processing cost details in advance
V. How to avoid common risks in export water tank agency?
Inaccurate declaration
- Quality Disputes:
- Mandatory third-party inspection before shipment (e.g. SGS inspection)
- Clearly specify acceptance standards in contracts (refer to EN 12845 or GB 17051)
- Customs clearance delays:
- Obtain required health certificates for destination countries in advance
- Complete import registration for pressure vessels in advance
- Risk of PaymentRecommended payment method: LC + DP combination
VI. How to ensure after-sales service for water tank exports?
After-sales support to be provided by professional agents:
- Technical documentsProvide English installation manuals + 3D drawings (must comply with ASME Section VIII standard)
- Spare parts managementEstablish overseas spare parts warehouses (recommended locations: Dubai, Rotterdam and other transit ports)
- Emergency responseRequire agents to have local cooperative maintenance networks
- Warranty handlingThe contract clearly stipulates an 18-month quality guarantee period (calculated from the date of arrival at port)